unkind

/ˈʌnˌkaɪnd/

/ənˈkaɪnd/

Other forms: unkindest; unkinder

Definitions of unkind

1. adjective

   lacking kindness
   “a thoughtless and unkind remark”

   “the unkindest cut of all”

   synonyms:

   malign

   evil or harmful in nature or influence

   cutting, edged, stinging

   (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

   harsh, rough

   unkind or cruel or uncivil

   hurtful

   causing hurt

   unkindly, unsympathetic

   lacking in sympathy and kindness

   merciless, unmerciful

   having or showing no mercy

   antonyms:

   kind

   having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

   benign, benignant

   pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

   considerate

   showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

   good-natured

   having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

   soft

   compassionate and kind; conciliatory

   benignant, gracious

   characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

   benign

   kind in disposition or manner

   benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic

   showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

   gentle

   having or showing a kindly or tender nature

   kind-hearted, kindhearted

   having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

   merciful

   showing or giving mercy
2. adjective

   deficient in humane and kindly feelings
   synonyms: pitiless

   inhumane

   reflecting lack of pity or compassion